M I C R O T E C H S E R I E S

MT 2400 Architectural & Engineering Specifications

Micro-Tech 2400 (120 V, 60 Hz models) The power amplifier shall meet or exceed the following performance
criteria. Input sensitivity for rated output: 26 dB voltage gain (unbalanced).
Rated FTC output in stereo mode with less than 0.1% THD: 685 watts per
The Crown® Micro-Tech 2400 power amplifier shall be a solid-state two- channel (20 Hz to 20 kHz) into 4 ohms; 495 watts per channel (20 Hz to
channel model employing multi-mode (AB+B) grounded bridge(TM) output 20 kHz) into 8 ohms. Rated FTC output in bridged-mono mode with less
circuitry. than 0.1% THD: 1355 watts (20 Hz to 20 kHz) into 8 ohms; 955 watts (20
Hz to 20 kHz) into 16 ohms. Hum and noise: at least 105 dB (A weighted)
The outputs shall be switchable as stereo, bridged-mono or parallel-mono below full rated output power. Phase response: 10 degrees from 10 Hz to
modes of operation. The bridged-mono mode shall bridge the outputs to 20 kHz at 1 watt. Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.1 dB at 1 watt
provide increased output voltage. The parallel-mono mode shall parallel the into 8 ohms per channel in stereo mode. Damping factor: greater than
outputs to provide increased output current. 1000 from 10 to 400 Hz into 8 ohms. Intermodulation distortion (SMPTE):
less than 0.05% from 163 milliwatts to rated power into 8 ohms in stereo
mode. Harmonic distortion at rated power into 8 ohms per channel (stereo
The output impedance of each channel shall be less than 10 milliohms in mode): less than 0.05% from 20 Hz to 1 kHz and increasing linearly to less
series with less than 2 microhenries in stereo mode. than 0.1% at 20 kHz.

The amplifier shall contain protection circuitry which limits the drive level The amplifier shall be safe when driving any kind of load—even highly
placed on the output devices before their SOA (Safe Operating Area) is reactive ones.
exceeded. This protection circuitry shall calculate the instantaneous volt-
age across and current through the output devices while factoring in their
simulated junction temperatures to predict how close they are to their The power requirements shall be 120 VAC at 60 Hz. At idle, the amplifier
operating limits. This protection will be called “ODEP.” shall draw 100 watts or less.

The amplifier shall contain controlled slew-rate voltage circuitry to protect The amplifier chassis shall be constructed of steel with a durable black
it against radio frequency interference burnouts. It shall also be protected finish and shall be designed for flow-through fan-assisted ventilation from
from current overload at its output stage. The slew rate of the amplifier the front panel to the side panels. The amplifier shall have an aluminum
shall be greater than 13 volts per microsecond in stereo mode. front panel with Lexan overlay and air filter media.

The amplifier shall temporarily go into a stand-by mode if its power trans- The dimensions of the amplifier shall allow for 19 inch (48.3 cm) EIA stan-
former becomes excessively hot and shall automatically resume normal dard (RS-310-B) rack mounting. The amplifier shall be 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
operation once it has cooled to a safe operating temperature. tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) deep behind the rack-mounting surface.

Front-panel controls shall include an enable on/off switch. The amplifier shall weigh 46 pounds, 14 ounces (18.6 kg) and shall have a
center of gravity approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) behind the front panel.

Rear-mounted controls shall include a ground lift switch to isolate the

signal ground from the chassis ground, a switch which selects between The amplifier shall be designated the Crown Micro-Tech 2400.
stereo, bridged-mono and parallel-mono modes of operation, a gain
control for each channel, and two push-button reset switches to reset the
circuit breakers for the high-voltage power supplies.

Internal controls shall include an input sensitivity switch to select between

0.775 V, 1.4 V or a fixed voltage gain of 26 dB for full rated output.

Front panel indicators shall include an amber power enable indicator and
an amber protection system indicator (ODEP) for each channel which shall
normally be illuminated to confirm the availability of reserve thermody-
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